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The third major of the year has arrived as the world’s best golfers take on the famously challenging course at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island, New York, for the 2026 U.S. Open. American J.J. Spaun returns as the defending champion, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will look to complete his career Grand Slam.You can watch U.S. Open 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
2026 U.S. Open golf: Live Streams, TV channelThe 2026 U.S. Open takes place from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21► Thursday start time: 6:35 a.m. ET / 3:35 a.m. PT / 11:35 p.m. BST / 8:35 p.m. AEST• U.S. — NBC, USA, Peacock• U.K. — Sky Sports• AUS — Kayo Sports (7-day FREE trial) • Watch anywhere — try Surfshark
One year ago, Spaun claimed his first major with a score of just one-under as the best golfers on the planet struggled to deal with the thick rough at Oakmont Country Club. This year could be equally challenging as the last time the U.S. Open was played at Shinnecock Hills, Brooks Koepka claimed victory with a score of one-over par.The 2018 champion will be hoping for a repeat performance but there are question marks over his fitness after he withdrew from the Canadian Open with a hand injury. Tommy Fleetwood was the runner-up eight years ago and he heads into this year’s tournament looking to finally win his maiden major.The Englishman is in good form but will expect fierce competition, especially from countryman Matt Fitzpatrick who has three PGA Tour wins to his name this year, and finished second at last week’s Canadian Open. England’s Aaron Rai will also arrive full of confidence after his memorable victory at the PGA Championship last month.Unsurprisingly, though, it is Scheffler who will have the favorite tag in New York. The 29-year-old has been the picture of consistency on the PGA Tour but has struggled in the opening round of majors this year, something he will be desperate to address.Other contenders include two-time reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, 2021 U.S. Open champion John Rahm and Xander Schauffele, who had top-10 finishes at both the Masters and the PGA Championship this year.Below is a complete guide on where to watch 2026 U.S. Open live streams, together with U.S. broadcast schedules and international TV channels.
